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James Worrall

Senior Associate

T: 01225 730 170 (DDI)
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E: james.worrall@roydswithyking.com

James is a Senior Associate in the firm’s Corporate & Commercial team, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, corporate structures and group reorganisations (including demergers) and exit strategy. James is recognised in the Legal 500 2017 as a Next Generation Lawyer and in Chambers and Partners 2018 as an Associate to Watch.

Thank you for the excellent work to get us to closure on time. Tremendous patience, hard work and professionalism throughout.
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About James

Having joined the firm in 2010, James acts for UK and international corporates and business owners, frequently advising on domestic and cross-border transactions.

James is particularly active for clients in the financial services, technology and sports sectors.

Recent transactions that James has advised on include:

the sale of Higos Holdings Limited to Global Risk Partners
the sale of Applicable Limited to Arkadin SAS, an NTT Communications company
the acquisition of MoneyWise IFA by Fidelius Financial Holdings
the restructuring of Socomec SAS’ UK group
the sale of Prob-solve Solutions Group Limited to SMS Systems Maintenance Inc.
the takeover of Bath City Football Club by Bath City Supporters Society
the circa £90m sale of Gold Care Holdings Limited to an overseas real estate investor
the sale of Avon Plywood Limited to Sydenhams Ltd
the sale of Frontline Display Holdings Limited to The Big Group Limited
the sale of Alcolock GB Ltd to Isotrak Group.

Awards

James advised the sellers of The Woods Group Limited on its sale to Concertare Partners, a deal which won the Small Deal of the Year award at 2014’s Insider South West Dealmakers Awards.

The constantly evolving nature of the commercial pressures facing clients ensures that no two situations are ever the same. Being a corporate and commercial lawyer is about assisting clients with the issues that their organisations face and offering practical, pragmatic advice. It is essential to understand not only the legal implications, but also the commercial background and then to tailor a solution which meets the client’s immediate needs and is also in line with their long-term strategy.

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What does Unilever’s relocation to the Netherlands tell us about the state of the UK corporate governance regime?

16 April 2018

Unilever’s recent announcement of the decision to abandon its model of having dual headquarters in London and Rotterdam in favour of a single location in Rotterdam was seen by many as a symbolic blow to the UK’s attractiveness to international businesses in the wake of the Brexit vote. Unilever’s chief executive Paul Polman and the UK Government however, are adamant that the decision was not related to Brexit. So, if not Brexit, what were the key factors in the decision to abandon the existing model, which Unilever adopted in 1929 following the merger of Lever Brothers and Margarine Unie?

Carillion’s collapse – a corporate governance failure?

19 January 2018

Following Carillion, the second largest construction firm in the UK, and employer of 43,000 people, entering compulsory liquidation on Monday the government has ordered a fast-track investigation into the conduct of its directors.

What’s in store for South West M&A

20 January 2017

Amid continued economic uncertainty, news that 2016 proved to be the busiest year by deal volume in the last decade serves as a timely reminder of the resilience of the South West deal market. The number of deals completed rose by 4%, according to Experian’s latest analysis of the M&A market, marking a sixth consecutive year of growth. Here I will explore our Corporate & Commercial team’s recent experience in the market and our expectations for 2017.

Due Diligence: Guiding you through the mechanics of selling

15 December 2016

Due diligence is an essential part of any transaction. The buyer of a business will want to “kick the tyres” and ensure that the target business is what the seller has represented it to be.

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New owner for alcohol breathalyser immobilisation system distributor

16 January 2018

The Corporate team at UK Top 100 law firm, Royds Withy King, has advised on the sale of Alcolock GB Ltd, a distributor of alcohol breathalyser immobilisation systems, to Isotrak Group. Established in 2006 by David Whittock, Alcolock was devised …

Sale helps timber merchant to grow its branches

8 August 2017

A team from UK Top 100 law firm Royds Withy King based in Bath has advised the shareholders of one of the UK’s largest suppliers of wood-based timber products, Avon Plywood Limited, on the company’s sale to Sydenhams Ltd for …

Royds Withy King advises on the sale of Frontline Display International

18 July 2017

Corporate lawyers from UK Top 100 law firm Royds Withy King in Bath have advised global retail design and experiential marketing company Frontline Display International on its sale to leading integrated marketing communications agency, Big Group, for an undisclosed sum.

Royds Withy King advises on Bath City Football Club takeover

8 May 2017

Lawyers from Royds Withy King’s Corporate and Commercial team acted as advisers to Bath City Football Club on its transition to community ownership, with Bath City Supporters Society acquiring a majority shareholding (51%) and control of the board of directors.

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Royds Withy King act on management buyout deal

1 July 2014

A family-owned business based in Chippenham has been sold to its management team with help from professional advisers at Royds Withy King and Baker Tilly. The Woods Group, which provides fund-raising fulfilment services to charities and has an annual turnover …

Smart share buy-back deal secures growth

2 May 2012

Royds Withy King’s Corporate team has been advising Virtua UK Ltd, a Wiltshire-based mobile telecoms consultancy company, ever since helping in relation to a management share buy-back deal that allowed it to expand its operation and increase its investment and …

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